Care Assistant (bank)

We are looking for care assistants to join our team to work flexibly across our domiciliary care service based in Chelmsford, Calvern Care., To provide a service that will enable service users to live in their own homes safely and securely whilst following the company policies and procedures as per the staff handbook and at all times observing and respecting service users dignity, privacy and independence as far as practical., The service we provide could be complex and could involve a programme of personal care and household management that is personalised for each service user in the form of a care plan. Care duties will therefore include assisting service users in a variety of tasks which are specific to each person and could include some or all of the following;
+ Assisting with dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for Day Care or trips out.
+ Assisting with washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth.
+ Hair care (washing / brushing).
+ Nail care (fingernails only).
+ Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.
+ Continence management.
+ Pressure area care
+ Getting into and out of bed.
+ Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living / Rehabilitation Aids, as required.
+ Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals.
+ Sitting care service as required.
+ Healthcare - Prompting the service user to take prescribed medication.
+ Dietary Care.
+ Cooking and preparation of meals and snacks according to the service users likes / dislikes.
+ Assisting with feeding, as required.
+ Domestic / Household Services:
+ General cleaning duties.
+ Bed-making.
+ Emptying bins.
+ Laundering / Ironing
+ Preparation of shopping lists & shopping.
+ Working with other care professionals.
+ Using manual handling equipment when and as instructed., + If you wish to contact the Recruiting Manager about the vacancy/role or for feedback after interview, their details are provided within the advert.
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Closing Date
Provide reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time or bring forward the closing date should it have an overwhelming response. We therefore encourage an early application to ensure consideration for this post.
Professional UK clinical registration required for the role?
If we require you to hold UK professional clinical registration to undertake a role we appoint you to, Provide will pay for your registration during the first year of your employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Provide CIC continues to encourage all colleagues to ensure they have been double vaccinated and received a booster vaccination.
We recognise taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, service users, customers, fellow colleagues, and their families.
Anti Fraud
Our staff have been trained in 'Anti-Fraud' and will use technology to examine identity/immigration documents.
Disability
If you have a disability and need assistance or more time to complete your application or attending interview, please contact a member of the HR Services Team on 0300 3030 2661 or [email protected].
Work Trials
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We are committed to equal opportunities, flexible working practices and the National Living Wage.
Successful Applicant:
You will be required to bring all your documentation to your interview to show the recruiting manager and again at your pre-employment appointment with the HR Co-ordinators.
The information that you provide will be treated confidentially. If you fail to provide all of the information, Provide may not be able to fulfil our contractual obligations to you or may be prevented from complying with our legal obligations.

Successful candidates must have access to a car., Care Practitioners must be able to communicate successfully with service users in order to understand their needs and requirements. Care workers must also be able to communicate with other stakeholders such as family, friends and other health care professionals.